EOY nominees in West grew revenue by 51 percent
A recent study conducted by Ernst & Young and reported by The Orange County Register shows the 508 nominees competing in the six Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 programs in the West – California, Utah, Washington and Oregon – grew their companies’ combined revenue by 51 percent, generating $30 billion in combined revenue between 2009 and [...]
‘Driving Revenue at the Speed Limit’ panel
Broads Circle, the womens networking organization, will host the panel “General Counsels: Driving Revenue at the Speed Limit” at the Luxe Sunset Hotel in Los Angeles to discuss how to maximize revenue and capital growth in today’s increasingly complex global business environment. Panelists include Elizabeth Greenwood, general counsel, Tennenbaum Capital Partners; Denise Jackson, general counsel, [...]
’40 Under 40′ winner turns ‘ideas into real accomplishments’
The M&A Advisor will be hosting its annual “40 Under 40 – West” gala next week, and in honor of the event, this year’s winners were interviewed for a recent Alerts newsletter. “One of the most gratifying aspects of being in the private equity business is working side-by-side with companies to help them grow and [...]
Ernst & Young finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year in LA
Ernst & Young announced the finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Award in the Greater Los Angeles Region. The 21 finalists grew their company’s sales over 36 percent from 2009 to 2011 and created jobs at a rate of 45 percent over that same period, a direct contribution to Southern [...]
Weplay acquires fantasy sports platform
Weplay, the fastest-growing social media network for coaches, parents and players of youth sports, announced it acquired the exclusive license on the industry’s most robust fantasy sports platform developed by Fastpoint Games. The platform has powered the fantasy sports offerings of major brands including the NBA, NASCAR, FOX Sports TV and Sony. “This is an [...]
Tech accelerators taking off in ‘Silicon Beach’
A growing number of tech accelerators (a.k.a. boot camps for tech startups) are taking root in the Los Angeles area – already coined by some, “Silicon Beach” – according to an LA Times article today. Unlike tech incubators, which originate ideas in-house, these accelerators help entrepreneurs with established visions, typically for a six-to-10 percent stake [...]
Ernst & Young announces Entrepreneur of the Year finalists for Orange County
Sixteen Orange County entrepreneurs are finalists in the local Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards for 2012. Now in its 26th year, the award program honors entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success for innovation and financial performance in their companies. More than 70 people were nominated this year, according to the OC Register. [...]
Market for interpreters booms in the Bay Area
The demand for interpreting services is booming due to the increase in immigration and international business transactions, according to Monterey-based language interpretation services company Language Line Services. Language Line Services is the go-to interpretation provider for many banks, hospitals and emergency responders in the United States, where many clients do not speak English proficiently. The company currently employs [...]
Rick Caruso to Receive the 2012 Master Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for Greater Los Angeles
Ernst & Young recently announced that Los Angeles developer and businessman Rick J. Caruso will receive the 2012 Master Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Los Angeles. With this award, Caruso joins the ranks of past Master Entrepreneur of the Year winners Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Alfred E. Mann, James Power and John E. Anderson. Caruso will [...]
